Alternate Music:
Just a Gigolo (I Ain’t Got Nobody) (Louis Prima—January 1955) Intro: 8 counts, bpm=125

Intro: on lyrics “Baciagaloop and…”
Baciagaloop pronunciation (BAH CHA gah LOOP’)

Section 1 (STEP SIDE, BRUSH, CROSS AND BRUSH BACK, BRUSH, VINE LEFT, BRUSH)

1-2Step R beside L, brush L forward to right diagonal

3-4Cross L in front of R brushing toes back, brush L forward to left diagonal

5-6Step L beside R, brush R forward to left diagonal

7-8Cross R in front of L brushing toes back, brush R forward to right diagonal

Section 2 (ROCKING CHAIR, JAZZ BOX IN PLACE)

1-2Rock R forward, recover on L

3-4Rock R back, recover on L

5-6Step R across L, step L back

7-8Step R to right, step L beside R

Section 3 (LINDY RIGHT, 1/4 TURN LEFT, LINDY LEFT)

1&2Step R right side, step L beside R, step R to right side

3-4Rock L behind R, recover on R

5&61/4 turn left step L, step R beside L, step L to left side

7-8Rock R behind L, recover L

Section 4 (VINE CROSS, SIDE ROCK, BACK ROCK)

1-2Step R right, step L behind R

3-4Step R right, cross step L over R

5-6Rock R right, recover on L

7-8Rock R back, recover on L

Enjoy this Beginner dance with music by the infamous Louis Prima!
Let me know if you need any assistance (video) on Section 1. Thank you Betty Lee for adding improved clarity on stepsheet.

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Last Update: 8 Apr 2025

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